Federal Register #AMS-NOP-25-0914

USDA Announces National Organic Standards Board Public Meeting – No Procurement Involved

This announcement details a public meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), convened by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - Purpose and Scope: - NOSB will discuss and vote on recommendations regarding organic production standards - Topics include substances petitioned for addition or removal from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, sunset reviews, and organic policy guidance - Event Details: - In-person meeting at Embassy Suites Omaha Downtown/Old Market, Omaha, Nebraska - Virtual participation options available - Public comments accepted via webinars and written submissions - Procurement Information: - No procurement, products, OEMs, or vendors are involved in this announcement - No contract or award is being solicited or announced

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) scheduled for May 12-14, 2026. The Board assists USDA in developing standards for substances used in organic production and advises on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act. Public oral comments will be accepted via webinars on May 5 and May 7, 2026, with a deadline for written comments and oral comment sign-up by May 4, 2026. The meeting will be held in Omaha, Nebraska, with virtual participation options available.

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